Summer Camp Theater Lead (Seasonal)
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Job Location:
Oakland, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Childrens Fairyland is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Summer Camp Theater Lead to inspire young performers through storytelling imagination and collaborative play. This role is ideal for a strong leader who is passionate about youth development arts education and community engagement.
The Theater Lead works closely with a Summer Camp Associate and Summer Camp Intern to guide a cohort of 15 campers through the process of creating rehearsing and performing an original theatrical production. Through this experience campers explore creativity confidence teamwork and self-expression in a supportive and fun environment.
All successful candidates must attend paid staff training from May 26 May 29 which includes First Aid and CPR certification (if not already certified) team building and program preparation. The duration for this role will be from May 21 - July 24 2026.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead a cohort of campers in developing and producing an original theatrical performance
- Facilitate scriptwriting rehearsals staging and performance preparation
- Guide campers in prop costume and set creation using creative and reusable materials
- Design and implement engaging daily activities that integrate storytelling arts and play
- Foster a safe inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Collaborate with camp staff to ensure smooth daily operations
- Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers regarding camper progress and program activities
- Support positive behavior management and promote teamwork and respect
- Ensure compliance with safety health and organizational policies
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience working with school-aged children in educational or camp settings
- Demonstrated ability to lead youth in theatrical production and creative collaboration
- Knowledge of script development performance techniques and production basics
- Commitment to child-centered culturally responsive teaching practices
- Strong classroom and group management skills
- Ability to create inclusive welcoming and emotionally safe environments
- Understanding of diverse learning styles and developmental needs
- Basic arts and crafts skills including use of recycled or reusable materials
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience communicating with families and caregivers
- Ability to pass a background check and meet requirements for working with children
Personal Attributes/Values
- People-orientation- able to interact effectively politely and productively with all types of people from all types of backgrounds and experience and in all types of situations.
- Professional maturity to manage composure during stressful interactions
- Energetic diplomatic adaptable and with a good sense of humor.
- Passionate about the mission vision and goals of Fairyland and possess an understanding of how this position contributes to the organizations success.
- Strong work ethic with an orientation toward process improvement.
- Impeccable integrity and honesty
Preferred Qualifications
- College coursework or degree in theater performing arts education or a related field
- Experience in acting singing dancing or stage movement
- Prior experience leading theater programs for youth
- Experience working with diverse student populations
Physical Requirements
This position is primarily located in an outdoor environment. Able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation:
- Stand sit kneel walk bend and perform repetitive motions for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift
- Traverse safely over uneven terrain throughout the entirety of the 10-acre amusement park
- Safely lift and transport items of up to 50 lbs.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Respond quickly to sounds
- See and respond quickly to situations
- Communicate in clear loud voice
- Operate two-radio for communications with park personnel
- Work in outdoor seasonal weather conditions for 100% of shift
- Ability to work on weekends and holidays
- Proven track record of punctuality and attendance
- Current COVID-19 Requirements: ability to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start of employment;
Benefits & Compensation
This is a seasonal full-time non-exempt position. The rate of pay is $26.00 per hour. After an introductory period team members get the following benefits:
- Ability to participate 401k plan savings plan
- Employer Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Leave accrues on 1st day and eligible for use after 90 days
How to join Team Fairyland
To apply for a position with Fairyland please complete the application here. Due to the size of our operations we are unable to take phone inquiries about positions.
Childrens Fairyland fully and actively supports equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Our commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. We see candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion community building and meaningful connection with a broad range of people and institutions.
About Fairyland
Featured in theWall Street Journals travel section on unique places to visit in Oakland and touted byBuzzFeedas The Most Amazing Place to take Kids in California Childrens Fairyland is the first storybook theme park in America! In 1950 a group of visionary Oaklanders partnered with the citys park superintendent and garnered support from enthusiastic citizens to build the outdoor 10-acre theme park on the shores of Lake Merritt in the heart of Oakland. Visited by Walt Disney as he was conceptualizing Disneyland Fairyland has inspired many other fairytale-themed parks across the United States. Over 220000 visitors enjoy Fairylands many activities and programs annually and through our outreach program free or reduced admission is offered to over 16000 children and families every year. Fairyland operates 362 of 365 days a year weather permitting.
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Join the Fairyland Team! Children’s Fairyland has been serving families in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 71 years. We are always looking for a few great team members to join our happy crew of over 60 individuals dedicated to delivering joy and magic to the youngest members of ou ... View more
